Stout said, It takes about 25 years for something used to become retro and 40 to 50 years for clothing to become vintage or collectable.
Retro is really in this spring
said Tia Crist, a junior studying retail merchandising.
Fashions from the '70s and '80s are popular this spring, Stout said. Many Ohio University students are wearing past fashions such as wayfarer sunglasses, boat shoes and leggings. Barbara Stout, owner of Athens Underground, 90 N. Court St., has been in the vintage clothing business for 30 years and has seen many fashion trends come and go.
What was current when I started in the '80s is now considered retro Stout said, It takes about 25 years for something used to become retro and 40 to 50 years for clothing to become vintage or collectable.
Retro is really in this spring
said Tia Crist, a junior studying retail merchandising.
Fashions from the '70s and '80s are popular this spring, Stout said. Many Ohio University students are wearing past fashions such as wayfarer sunglasses, boat shoes and leggings.
Men's vests were huge in the late '80s and early '90s and then disappeared for a while. These days I can not keep the rack full
Stout said.
The spread of the '80s look is not just for everyday wear. Retro formal attire is another trend.
A lot of high school kids come in looking for prom. The
'80s-style puffy prom dresses go fast
Stout said.
I like all the '80s trends that are coming back. I think they're cute
said Katie Bingle, a freshman studying early childhood education.
The '60s and '70s are also being relived in many students' wardrobes on campus.
Big prints
bright colors and long
flowy dresses are also very popular right now
Crist said. All these styles are associated with the '60s era.
I feel like the hippie look is coming back big at OU
said Valerie Evans, a freshman studying journalism.
With old clothing styles becoming popular again, students are wearing trends their parents once wore.
I wish my mom would have saved a bunch of her old clothing because I feel like I would wear it now
